– Relentless Positive Action — New York, NY – In my August Chairman’s Report, I introduced the concept of “relentless positive action” as a driving force in delivering new programs, new events, and new outreach. That philosophy is one that most certainly drives our best breeders in their determined quest for constantly improving […]
Today’s Judge will be Ferelith Somerfield – Judging The Working Group
“It is always an honour to be invited to judge a group, and especially so at Crufts. This time there is another reason for it to be special, as I am retiring from judging at the end of the year; this will be my last Crufts…
Today’s Judge will be Mr. Ben Reynolds-Frost – Judging The Hound Group
The AKC Judging Operations Department has written to inform all judges, approved and permit, of a modification to the requirements for regular status as defined in the Judging Approval Process. As a result of the February 2013 meeting of the Board of Directors the following modification is effective immediately: If a judge on permit status […]
The trophies are polished, the collars are on, the nation’s sweetheart, Clare Balding is warming up. It can mean only one thing – the world’s greatest dog show, Crufts is almost upon us. No longer just a dog show, Crufts 2013 is bursting at the seams, packed full of events and competitions that celebrate the […]
I find it hard to believe that the American Kennel Club is now accepting letters from breeder/exhibitors which recommend that a judge get approval for additional breeds.
This large, athletic dog displays both Spitz and Mastiff ancestry. Lean and muscular, with moderate, oval bone, it’s a slow maturing breed. Adult dogs measure 23 and 27 inches, weighing 70 pounds. Bitches measure 21 and 25 inches, weighing 55 pounds. The Chinook is rectangular in proportion in a 9:10 ratio, with plenty of forward reach and rear extension, and a tireless, ground covering gait. Its dense, medium-length double coat consists of a straight, coarse outer coat and a soft, dense undercoat. The Chinook’s tawny color is a distinct breed trait, ranging from light honey color to reddish-gold with black markings.
By Amy Fernandez On January 1, the Podengo Pequeno entered the Hound Group to become AKC’s 177th breed. Also known as the Portuguese Warren Hound, this hardy, primitive breed has been prized by hunters throughout the Iberian Peninsula for a thousand years. It developed in response to natural selection and utility. Like other Mediterranean hounds, […]
